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Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Socialism

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Matt Gagnon discusses Bernie Sanders’ recent rally in Portland, Maine, where Sanders advocated for progressive leadership and a strong grassroots…

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Kristofor Healey

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Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Remembering Bill Diamond

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Matt Gagnon announced the passing of former state senator and Secretary of State Bill Diamond at 80, who had been…

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Matt’s Back!

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Matt Gagnon returned after a two-week absence, discussing his difficulty remembering his password and the frequent change requirement. He shared…

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Barry Hobbins

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Former State Senator and Maine Public Advocate joins Charlie Summers to talk about the current political climate

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Sen. Trey Stewart

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Host Charlie Summers welcomes State Senator Trey Stewart on to the WGAN Morning News to get his take on our local and national politics

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Steve Dimillo

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Steve Dimillo of Dimillo’s Floating Restaurant joins guest host Charlie Summers on this Labor Day to talk about how the summer season went, and what he thinks about the idea of a $19 minimum wage in Portland.

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Richard Pfeffer and Jim Shiminski- Portland Rugby Club

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The sport of Rugby is growing in the greater Portland area, and Richard Pfeffer and Jim Shiminski from the Portland Rugby Club join guest host Charlie Summers to talk about the new facility that is being built in Scarborough, and why it will attract new fans to the sport.

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Tom Baran- AAA of Northern new England

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Tom Baran from AAA of Northern new England joins guest host Charlie Summers to talk about what to expect for travel for this Labor Day weekend

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Who is Charlie Summers?

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Charlie Summers is filling in for Matt Gagnon today and on Labor Day. His name is likely familiar to some, but others may wonder- who IS Charlie Summers?

Local Headlines

9 hours ago in Local

Collins ‘Disappointed’ With Trump’s Endorsement in Texas Primary

Collins says she doesn't know who will win the Texas primary.

10 hours ago in Local

Scarborough Fire Damages Three-Bay Garage

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

13 hours ago in Local

Dog injured in Bangor shooting

A shooting in Bangor Tuesday morning left a dog injured.

National Headlines

20 hours ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

7 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.